Description

Nosler Match Grade .22 Creedmoor 85gr RDF BTHP — 500 Rounds

The Nosler Match Grade 22 Creedmoor is a precision target load built around the 85-grain RDF bullet — Nosler’s highest-BC .224-calibre projectile, designed for the specific velocity window the .22 Creedmoor produces.

At 3,175 fps and 2,433 ft-lbs, this is a fast, flat load. At $1.60 per round, it is not for practice.

Why 85 Grains — Heavier Than Most .22 Creedmoor Loads

Most .22 Creedmoor ammunition runs 65–70 grain bullets. The Nosler Match Grade 22 Creedmoor 85gr loads 20 grains heavier than standard.

That is a deliberate tradeoff. Heavier bullets in this calibre carry higher ballistic coefficients.

The RDF’s BC advantage compounds with distance. At 600 yards, trajectory and wind drift are meaningfully better than a 65-grain load from the same cartridge.

The penalty is a slightly shorter barrel life under sustained volume and a twist rate requirement.

An 85-grain .224 bullet needs at least 1:7 or 1:7.5 twist to stabilise. Confirm your barrel’s twist rate before ordering.

The RDF Bullet

RDF stands for Reduction in Drag Factor. It is Nosler’s match-specific projectile, distinct from the hunting-oriented AccuBond or Partition.

Three design elements drive its performance:

Smallest meplat in any Nosler hollow point line. A smaller, more consistent meplat reduces drag and improves BC. Nosler machines the meplat to tighter tolerances than standard BTHP production.

Drag-reducing boat tail. An extended, low-drag boat tail reduces base drag significantly at long range. The geometry is optimised for the RDF’s specific BC targets, not adapted from a hunting bullet.

Long ogive. The RDF carries a longer nose than conventional match bullets, which improves the BC directly. It also affects seating depth in the magazine — confirm compatibility with your chamber before loading.

Specifications

• Caliber: .22 Creedmoor
• Bullet: 85 grain, RDF BTHP (Hollow Point Boat Tail)
• Muzzle velocity: 3,175 fps
• Muzzle energy: 2,433 ft-lbs
• Application: Target / long-range competition
• Cartridge case: Brass, reloadable
• Lead free: No (lead core, gilding metal jacket)
• Primer: Centerfire
• Quantity: 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes)
• SKU: 51297

What This Ammunition Is For

The Nosler Match Grade 22 Creedmoor is for long-range target shooting and competition. The RDF is a purpose-built match projectile — not a hunting load.

The Nosler Match Grade 22 Creedmoor suits the shooter who has already established a .22 Creedmoor platform.

They are comparing premium match loads by BC and velocity — not building a practice round count.

For comparison, the Nosler Match Grade 22 Creedmoor sits alongside the Barnes VOR-TX Long Range .22 Creedmoor and other loads in the .22 Creedmoor ammunition category offer different bullet weights and constructions for comparison.

Cartridge and bullet specifications are published by SAAMI and by Nosler directly. Safe storage guidance is available from the NSSF.

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SHORT DESCRIPTION (above Add to Cart)

Nosler Match Grade .22 Creedmoor with 85-grain RDF Boat Tail Hollow Point. 3,175 fps, 2,433 ft-lbs, brass case, reloadable. 500 rounds (25 × 20-round boxes). Requires minimum 1:7 or 1:7.5 twist — confirm before ordering. This is a target match load, not a hunting or practice round. Not lead-free.

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💬 Before You Go — Running the RDF in .22 Creedmoor?

Shooting this load? Leave a review with your barrel twist and the range you’re using it at — that’s the data the next precision shooter in this calibre needs before spending $1.60 a round. And if you came looking for a load we don’t carry, tell us. 🎯

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Please purchase and use ammunition responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Ammunition cannot be shipped to all jurisdictions — verify legal shipment to your address before ordering. Buyers must be of legal age in their jurisdiction. Not for sale to prohibited persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this 20 rounds or 500? 500 rounds — 25 × 20-round boxes. The description tab currently says “20 Per Box,” which is the standard retail pack designation and was imported without update. This listing is for a case.

Why 85 grains instead of 65 or 70? Higher ballistic coefficient. The heavier bullet carries more BC for a given .224-calibre diameter, which pays off in reduced drop and wind drift at longer distances.

What twist rate does my barrel need? At minimum 1:7 or 1:7.5. An 85-grain .224 bullet will not stabilise reliably in a 1:8 or slower barrel. Confirm your barrel’s twist rate before ordering.

Is this a hunting load? No. The RDF is a match bullet with a conventional lead core. It is not designed for terminal expansion on game; it is designed to shoot flat and drift minimally.

Is it lead-free? No — conventional lead core in a gilding metal jacket. Not California-legal for hunting.

What’s the muzzle energy? 2,433 ft-lbs at 3,175 fps. Ballistic data is published by Nosler on their website.

Can I reload the brass? Yes — Nosler brass, standard Boxer-primed, reloadable.

What’s the per-round cost? $800 / 500 = $1.60 per round.